Features

• Stylish ergonomic front trigger design with non-slip comfort grip
• Poly-clad zinc body for hot and cold water insulation
• Adjustable brass nozzle from mist to jet
• Great for washing cars and all general watering

Reviews (1)

Very sturdy, I recommend it.
Got this one and love it, the steel nozzle is much stronger than any of the ABS ones that I used (and broke) before. I recommend it. Hope it has more flow patterns but for now it suits my need. ... Read more

Features

• Oem repair kit for plastic hose

Features

• One size fits any 7/16 inch to 3/4 inch hose (11mm to 19mm)
• Easy to assemble without tools

Features

• Solid brass
• Free-spinning coupling nut

Reviews (4)

I agree -go for brass
I have now established a rule that I only buy brass for my garden hoses. It never breaks and I can always get a good seal. Melnor is very reliable. I would also recommen brass fittings by Nelson.They can be a bit cheaper.

Fixed My Leaky Faucet
The faucet outside my house is broken, and without having a shut-off attached it will leak constantly. For years I have suffered with using plastic models that cost about the same as this one, but just don't work very well.

I've gone through several of the plastic variety, since they only function for about a year before they start to leak again. Also, it is extremely easy to cross-thread a plastic unit, especially when attaching it to older attachments with some wear.

This brass valve seems to have solved all my problems, and should last a long time. The movement on the valve lever is easier than on the plastic models. I wrapped teflon tape around the threads before screwing it in, and I didn't have a single drip come out from any joint, despite my low expectations.

Buy Brass - It Will Outlast Plastic
I have one of these on the end of my hose when I am using several single purpose nozzles. I don't have to go all the way back to shut off the water to go from a shower nozzle to a sweep nozzle or a feeder. The quality of Melnor's casting and machining is great. No leaks, smooth valve operation, and if it gets dropped it won't split. It's the last one you'll ever buy.

If you want a shut off that will last, this is the one.
This is a very well built valve cast and machined from solid brass with a small amount of plastic as a gasket material. This one should last for a very long time. Opens and closes very smoothly. ... Read more